Why perspective-taking is a powerful tool for sustainable decision-making
Systematically wearing the hats of all stakeholders can ensure their perspectives are taken into consideration when making decisions....

July 9, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Strategy • 1 min read
Professor Stefan Michel prepared this case for class discussion, not to illustrate the effective or ineffective handling of a business situation....
Continue readingOctober 18, 2023 • by Gabriele Rosani  , Mattia Vettorello in Strategy • 6 min read
Systematically wearing the hats of all stakeholders can ensure their perspectives are taken into consideration when making decisions....
October 16, 2023 • by Amanda Williams, Knut Haanaes in Strategy • 10 min read
Today’s urgent sustainability challenges need more than the efforts of individual companies. Systems-change leaders offer guidance on how organizations can collaborate across sectors and supply chains to keep within planetary boundaries....
October 16, 2023 • by Mohan Subramaniam, Richard Roi in Strategy • 6 min read
Leveraging real-world data can be transformative, and leaders need to both transform their core activities and pursue new opportunities....
October 11, 2023 • by Michael Yaziji in Strategy • 5 min read
Companies have a tightrope to walk in balancing the competing interests of a broad set of critical stakeholders. This three-step framework can crystallize the delicate trade-offs -- leading to better, more informed...
October 6, 2023 • by Howard Yu in Strategy • 7 min read
Unpredictability in the marketplace can quickly burst the bubble of any company not agile enough to adapt to change.Here are lessons from the soda pop giant’s successful mission to update and diversify...
October 6, 2023 • by Robert Hooijberg in Strategy • 5 min read
Autumn provides a timely opportunity to assess work habits, especially with the advancement of AI tools. However, it’s essential not to overlook the foundational elements of workforce productivity....
October 6, 2023 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Strategy • 7 min read
IMD’s Tomoko Yokoi talks to Sven Kiontke, the founder and CEO of asphericon, the German specialist in aspherical lenses and optical systems...
October 6, 2023 • by Vanina Farber in Strategy • 8 min read
As the existential threat to human survival becomes ever starker, what will it take to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed to tackle the climate, nature and social crises?...
October 5, 2023 in Strategy • 6 min read • Podcast available
Despite progress in the fight for gender equality, the gap remains large. This article identifies what can be done....
October 4, 2023 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu, Stephen Kilpatrick in Strategy • 5 min read
Communication is a critical leadership skill, even more so when your team is facing unexpected or stressful situations. These tips from the military will help you stay calm and issue clear instructions...
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